Data Entry Clerks at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Data entry Clerks (Consultants) for NOMIS database update- (Ref Number: DC-HIV-001-2015)

Locations: FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Anambra, Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Gombe, Benue and Bauchi.

Reporting to: M&E Coordinator

The specific tasks of the data entry clerks are:

• Attend the Central training on the data collection methods using NOMIS
• With the CBO focal person and the M&E officer, the data entry clerk will facilitate a desk review including collation, correction and updating of incomplete entries/records and transfer into the electronic platform
• Facilitate the completion of NOMIS set up and installation for the respective Community based organizations
• Provide on-the-job mentorship to the CBO M&E officers on use of NOMIS
• Ensure complete entry of backlog of all available OVC data set from program records into NOMIS database
• Provide regular and daily feedback on completed task via e-mail
• Assist CBO M&E officer with real-time entry of OVC data into NOMIS database
• Assist in the analysis of the OVC NOMIS data set and clean up/correction of incorrect and incomplete entries
• Overall, ensure complete, accurate and quality of OVC data in NOMIS database
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the ARFH team.

Deliverables

• Completed NOMIS database for specific CBO
• Mentorship report for CBO M&E staff
• Activity report for NOMIS backlog data entry and analysis of OVC record
• Fully completed timesheet and retirement forms. All advances must be adequately retired using approved retirement forms

Skills required

• Outstanding oral and written communications and editing skills, with proven ability to compile information coherently and succinctly;
• Ability to facilitate interviews and focus group discussions among very different types of informants;
• Previous experience in conducting electronic data entry and familiarity with NOMIS will be highly desired
• Ability to demonstrate excellent research and fact-checking skills;
• High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Diploma or BSc in Statistics or any other related field.
• Relevant experience in data management with special reference to OVC and HIV related data set
• Computer literacy and excellent hands on experience with Microsoft Office especially excel spreadsheets
• Experience in working as a data clerk in a Donor Funded project is a must
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team with little or no supervision
• Excellent report writing skills and fluency in spoken English language is an advantage

Duration of the activity will be about 14 days. This includes the central level training, actual field work and analysis of data.